3-Day Lake District Explorer Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh
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Spend three days discovering the secrets of Roman Britain and the stunning English Lake District on this small group tour from Edinburgh. Cross the border into England visiting the Victorian Spa town of Moffat en route and spend two nights in the tranquil surroundings of the Lakes. Includes 45 minute Cruise on Lake Windermere in the tour price.
Itinerary Details
Operated by: Rabbies Trail Burners
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Day 1 Edinburgh - Lake District
Stop At: Rabbie's
Check-in 15 mins prior to departure and meet with your driver guide.
Stop At: Aira Force
A lovely stone bridge crosses the fabulously flowing waterfalls.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Castlerigg Stone Circle
You then travel towards Keswick, stopping outside the town to visit the mysterious Castlerigg standing stones, thought to have been built over 5,000 years ago and once a lively hub of ancient pagan rituals. It’s like a miniature Stonehenge. Although you can decide whether it’s more beautiful.
Duration: 30 minutes
Day 2 Lake Windermere - Hawkshead - Wordsworth Memorial Daffodill Garden
Stop At: Lake Windermere
You can choose to wander the shores or put on your sailing hat and go for a cruise (45 minute island cruise included in tour price).
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ullswater Lake
The second largest lake in the English Lake District is famous for its sublime, tranquil beauty.
Stop At: Hawkshead Grammar School
After lunch you travel around the southern tip of Windermere and on towards Coniston Water. Your next stop is the picturesque conservation village of Hawkshead, where the poet William Wordsworth attended Grammar School.
Duration: 30 minutes
Day 3 Whinlatter Pass - Honister Pass - Edinburgh
Stop At: Honister Slate Mine
Simply relax and enjoy the gorgeous views of the monumental mountains.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Derwentwater
This gorgeous location was used in Star Wars - The Force Awakens. But the lasers and spaceships seem a million miles away from this peaceful area.
Duration: 1 hour
Day 1 Edinburgh - Lake District
Stop At: Rabbie's
Check-in 15 mins prior to departure and meet with your driver guide.
Stop At: Aira Force
A lovely stone bridge crosses the fabulously flowing waterfalls.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Castlerigg Stone Circle
You then travel towards Keswick, stopping outside the town to visit the mysterious Castlerigg standing stones, thought to have been built over 5,000 years ago and once a lively hub of ancient pagan rituals. It’s like a miniature Stonehenge. Although you can decide whether it’s more beautiful.
Duration: 30 minutes
Day 2 Lake Windermere - Hawkshead - Wordsworth Memorial Daffodill Garden
Stop At: Lake Windermere
You can choose to wander the shores or put on your sailing hat and go for a cruise (45 minute island cruise included in tour price).
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ullswater Lake
The second largest lake in the English Lake District is famous for its sublime, tranquil beauty.
Stop At: Hawkshead Grammar School
After lunch you travel around the southern tip of Windermere and on towards Coniston Water. Your next stop is the picturesque conservation village of Hawkshead, where the poet William Wordsworth attended Grammar School.
Duration: 30 minutes
Day 3 Whinlatter Pass - Honister Pass - Edinburgh
Stop At: Honister Slate Mine
Simply relax and enjoy the gorgeous views of the monumental mountains.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Derwentwater
This gorgeous location was used in Star Wars - The Force Awakens. But the lasers and spaceships seem a million miles away from this peaceful area.
Duration: 1 hour
